The Key Benefits explained

[nrgMike]

Hi.

I found this video to be useful when considering the key. It's basically a front of the line pass with internet. 

 

[Thetechie]

Pretty cool. We bought this for our Navigator sailing next week! Looking forward to it!

[Vagolferbob]

10 hours ago, Thetechie said:

Pretty cool. We bought this for our Navigator sailing next week! Looking forward to it!

I wonder if there will be any benefits at Coco cay/perfect day when it opens?

[Thetechie]

22 minutes ago, Vagolferbob said:

I wonder if there will be any benefits at Coco cay/perfect day when it opens?

Well right now there would be because you get priority tendering, once the pier is open, there won’t be too much of a benefit 

[Birdman325]

I also booked this for an upcoming (but later) Navigator sailing. Please post your thoughts about it after using it.

TIA (Thx in advance) 

[Tdoner]

I regard to priority boarding, how does anyone know who has the key and who does not? I didnt see anything on my documents.

TIA!

[SpeedNoodles]

22 minutes ago, Tdoner said:

I regard to priority boarding, how does anyone know who has the key and who does not? I didnt see anything on my documents.

TIA!

As far as I remember they just took my word for it in the terminal. 

[Kyle_cardinalsfan51]

2 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

As far as I remember they just took my word for it in the terminal. 

I'd imagine it is in their system when they go to check you in at the terminal? Not certain, would just assume they would have it in the computer if you pre-purchased or not.

Been a long time since I've been on a cruise, but I've seen a key symbol on seapass cards. Not sure at what point you get those though.

[SpeedNoodles]

32 minutes ago, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 said:

I'd imagine it is in their system when they go to check you in at the terminal? Not certain, would just assume they would have it in the computer if you pre-purchased or not.

Been a long time since I've been on a cruise, but I've seen a key symbol on seapass cards. Not sure at what point you get those though.

On Mariner the cards were on our stateroom doors.  And I don't remember anyone scanning anything when they called to board us - nothing was scanned until we were on the ship (although maybe that's where they'd send people back, although that seems odd after walking through the gangway.  But then again, I could totally be misremembering since I was very excited to get onto the ship and my memory is basically sand.

[Tdoner]

54 minutes ago, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 said:

I'd imagine it is in their system when they go to check you in at the terminal? Not certain, would just assume they would have it in the computer if you pre-purchased or not.

Been a long time since I've been on a cruise, but I've seen a key symbol on seapass cards. Not sure at what point you get those though.

I am not 100% sure, but I think I remember reading about getting the sticker after being on the boat. Thanks for your input!

[Tdoner]

21 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said:

On Mariner the cards were on our stateroom doors.  And I don't remember anyone scanning anything when they called to board us - nothing was scanned until we were on the ship (although maybe that's where they'd send people back, although that seems odd after walking through the gangway.  But then again, I could totally be misremembering since I was very excited to get onto the ship and my memory is basically sand.

Yea. Everything I read or watch indicated getting the key sticker and/or card after being on board. Thanks for your help

[SpeedNoodles]

1 minute ago, Tdoner said:

Yea. Everything I read or watch indicated getting the key sticker and/or card after being on board. Thanks for your help

I brought a copy of the record of my purchase of the key from the Cruise Planner just in case anyone had any questions (I believe it may have also been indicated on my phone app somewhere). I don't recall ever needing it for Key benefits.  Somehow maybe someone needed to see it for lunch at Chops. Sorry my memory is so bad. It's a wonder I can function in society sometimes.

[Tdoner]

hahahaha. No, thanks for the tips. I'll find out on Sunday either way , but printing the purchase receipt is a great idea!

 

[Orange Crush]

So that's a cool thing I didn't realize--they basically whisk you past the regular security line while boarding?  How do they scan your carry-ons?

[Tdoner]

4 hours ago, Orange Crush said:

So that's a cool thing I didn't realize--they basically whisk you past the regular security line while boarding?  How do they scan your carry-ons?

Not completely sure. With carnival's FTTF, you sort of bypass the regular security line, basically jumping in front if everyine else to be scanned.

[SpeedNoodles]

4 hours ago, Orange Crush said:

So that's a cool thing I didn't realize--they basically whisk you past the regular security line while boarding?  How do they scan your carry-ons?

No, not the security line. Just from the waiting area after security. I'm not sure how pre-security works since I was one of the first 5 people in the terminal. 

[Kyle_cardinalsfan51]

17 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

On Mariner the cards were on our stateroom doors.  And I don't remember anyone scanning anything when they called to board us - nothing was scanned until we were on the ship (although maybe that's where they'd send people back, although that seems odd after walking through the gangway.  But then again, I could totally be misremembering since I was very excited to get onto the ship and my memory is basically sand.

 

17 hours ago, Tdoner said:

Yea. Everything I read or watch indicated getting the key sticker and/or card after being on board. Thanks for your help

This is why its best not to assume lol To be fair, it was a guess.  Seem counterproductive to sell it then not know who bought it until after they use part of the benefit.  But what do I know haha  I'm just excited to have it come April, cuz I'll be there bright and early front of the line!

[Tdoner]

11 minutes ago, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 said:

 

This is why its best not to assume lol To be fair, it was a guess.  Seem counterproductive to sell it then not know who bought it until after they use part of the benefit.  But what do I know haha  I'm just excited to have it come April, cuz I'll be there bright and early front of the line!

Hahahaha.. well after my cruise on Sunday, I will report back to you and let you know what I find out. Where will you leave from in April?

[Kyle_cardinalsfan51]

Just now, Tdoner said:

Hahahaha.. well after my cruise on Sunday, I will report back to you and let you know what I find out. Where will you leave from in April?

Sweet thanks! I plan on being in the Key line no matter what-need to start that vacation ASAP.

Leaving from Miami on the newly amped Navigator!

[Tdoner]

1 minute ago, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 said:

Sweet thanks! I plan on being in the Key line no matter what-need to start that vacation ASAP.

Leaving from Miami on the newly amped Navigator!

agreed!! And in response to your previous post, I agree, it seems silly to not know who has the key, but maybe theres something I'm not yet aware of 

[Vagolferbob]

On 3/7/2019 at 11:08 AM, Tdoner said:

I regard to priority boarding, how does anyone know who has the key and who does not? I didnt see anything on my documents.

TIA!

There    is a key logo on my online set sail pass card.

Edited March 8, 2019 by Vagolferbob
New input

[Kyle_cardinalsfan51]

22 minutes ago, Vagolferbob said:

There is a key logo on my online sea pass card.

Your set sail pass? Really? Huh just checked mine again and there is no key logo on it.  Shows the DX for drink package but nothing about the key.

[Tdoner]

1 hour ago, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 said:

Your set sail pass? Really? Huh just checked mine again and there is no key logo on it.  Shows the DX for drink package but nothing about the key.

Same.

[Tdoner]

On 3/8/2019 at 9:00 AM, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 said:

Sweet thanks! I plan on being in the Key line no matter what-need to start that vacation ASAP.

Leaving from Miami on the newly amped Navigator!

Port Everglades terminal 29. They had a different (shortened) security area for us, as well as check in area. Signs for the key are visible and the staff is very helpful. Seating/waiting area for key members is available as well. Hope this helps!

[Tdoner]

On 3/8/2019 at 9:00 AM, Kyle_cardinalsfan51 said:

Sweet thanks! I plan on being in the Key line no matter what-need to start that vacation ASAP.

Leaving from Miami on the newly amped Navigator!

After key breakfast this am, we were escorted off of the ship (bypassing all lines) and into the terminal where we picked up bags. We were then ushered into a separate customs line (with no one in it) and out of the terminal in what seemed like seconds. I wont spoil other perks of the key for you , but I'd do it again in a heartbeat! 

[Andrew72681]

On 3/8/2019 at 3:08 PM, Tdoner said:

Same.

It’s weird. The online version of the set sail pass shows the key logo, but in the Royal app is does not show. Appears it wasn’t programmed in so the art isn’t rendering. 

[Kyle_cardinalsfan51]

On ‎3‎/‎16‎/‎2019 at 4:34 PM, Tdoner said:

After key breakfast this am, we were escorted off of the ship (bypassing all lines) and into the terminal where we picked up bags. We were then ushered into a separate customs line (with no one in it) and out of the terminal in what seemed like seconds. I wont spoil other perks of the key for you , but I'd do it again in a heartbeat! 

Thanks for the heads up on exiting perks.  That was a huge reason why I decided to go with it as well, since my flight ended up being rescheduled about 2 hours earlier than I originally purchased.  Getting off the boat in good time to get to the airport will ease my worry that day.  I can't wait to see what she has in store!

[RTripp]

The video was excellent and funny thank you. Seriously considering it now. Drawback is that I was intending to have each person in my party have internet & was going to make the young adults “ share” one. Another drawback is that we are traveling with a group, so those that do not have The Key, we ditch in line , do not “ sit with” at productions, but getting off ship ahead of everyone  is huge. * edit. Ok I compared prices, today it’s $680 more ( really good deals on Black Friday that included drink & VOOM).  I am “ getting”  2 VOOM I don’t want, a “free” lunch at Chops or Jamie’s as well as other Key perks. So not enough for our group. If I was still in a wheelchair I would get this though. 

Edited March 22, 2019 by RTripp
Price check

[SpeedNoodles]

4 hours ago, RTripp said:

The video was excellent and funny thank you. Seriously considering it now. Drawback is that I was intending to have each person in my party have internet & was going to make the young adults “ share” one. Another drawback is that we are traveling with a group, so those that do not have The Key, we ditch in line , do not “ sit with” at productions, but getting off ship ahead of everyone  is huge.

This is why I'm not getting it for my Alaska trip. While I really will miss it, and it would be great for me and my husband, the other couple we are meeting on the ship won't have it, so we wouldn't want to use most of the features without them. *sigh*